Download or read book Dog Man written by Martha Sherrill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morie Sawataishi lives a life that is radically unconventional by any standard but almost absurd in blatantly conformist Japan. Journalist Martha Sherrill provides a profound look at what it takes to be an individualist in a culture where rebels are rare.

Download or read book The Akita written by Gerald Mitchell and published by Ringpress Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers breeding, training and health issues for this strong breed from Japan.

Download or read book Hachiko written by Pamela S. Turner and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did. Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene’s lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world.

Download or read book Empire of Dogs written by Aaron Skabelund and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1924, Professor Ueno Eizaburo of Tokyo Imperial University adopted an Akita puppy he named Hachiko. Each evening Hachiko greeted Ueno on his return to Shibuya Station. In May 1925 Ueno died while giving a lecture. Every day for over nine years the Akita waited at Shibuya Station, eventually becoming nationally and even internationally famous for his purported loyalty. A year before his death in 1935, the city of Tokyo erected a statue of Hachiko outside the station. The story of Hachiko reveals much about the place of dogs in Japan's cultural imagination. In the groundbreaking Empire of Dogs, Aaron Herald Skabelund examines the history and cultural significance of dogs in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Japan, beginning with the arrival of Western dog breeds and new modes of dog keeping, which spread throughout the world with Western imperialism. He highlights how dogs joined with humans to create the modern imperial world and how, in turn, imperialism shaped dogs' bodies and their relationship with humans through its impact on dog-breeding and dog-keeping practices that pervade much of the world today. In a book that is both enlightening and entertaining, Skabelund focuses on actual and metaphorical dogs in a variety of contexts: the rhetorical pairing of the Western "colonial dog" with native canines; subsequent campaigns against indigenous canines in the imperial realm; the creation, maintenance, and in some cases restoration of Japanese dog breeds, including the Shiba Inu; the mobilization of military dogs, both real and fictional; and the emergence of Japan as a "pet superpower" in the second half of the twentieth century. Through this provocative account, Skabelund demonstrates how animals generally and canines specifically have contributed to the creation of our shared history, and how certain dogs have subtly influenced how that history is told. Generously illustrated with both color and black-and-white images, Empire of Dogs shows that human-canine relations often expose how people—especially those with power and wealth—use animals to define, regulate, and enforce political and social boundaries between themselves and other humans, especially in imperial contexts.

Download or read book Akita Treasure of Japan written by Barbara Bouyet and published by Magnum Publishing. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cosmosis written by Rainer Rey and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jace Kelton and Madison Marro are on a parallel quest for answers—answers that others have sought but not survived to tell. Tracking his father’s alleged killer to a doomed Gulf of Mexico oil rig sinking in a hurricane, Jace discovers a bizarre connection with Maddy: both of their parents played pivotal roles in the search for a source of limitless energy to replace fossil fuels. After her only living relative is murdered as part of a cover-up, Maddy is forced to complete her family’s powerful quest for sustainable resources. This family mission pulls Maddy and Jace into a whirlwind race against a ruthless mercenary task force that’s killing everyone in its way to get there first. The relentless competition for energy supremacy crosses continents, touching on legendary mysteries of ancient peoples and enigmatic landmarks, including the Bermuda Triangle, Easter Island, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Nazca Plain. Together, Jace and Maddy explore these wonders of the past that may reveal the answers they've been seeking. With an overwhelming killing force on their heels, they stumble upon a mystical interstellar connection between the energy needs of Earth and the future of all humankind. Time is quickly running out for Jace and Maddy to act—or else a catastrophe more frightening than they could ever dream will devastate the entire globe.

Download or read book Really Reliable Recall Booklet written by Leslie Nelson and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From well-known trainer Leslie Nelson! Easy to follow steps to train your dog to come when it really counts, in an emergency. Learn how to build trust and ensure safety. Once trained, the recall works immediately in any situation, no matter what your dog is doing. He doesn't think, he doesn't decide, he just comes to you. Contains chapters for difficult to train breeds and for trainers to use in class. Extra chapters for difficult to train breeds and training class instructors.

Download or read book Hachiko Waits written by Lesléa Newman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See:

Download or read book I Am Zeus written by G. S. Bains and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-01-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious Japanese Akita Dog is renowned for its confidence, loyalty, strength, awareness, affection and its supreme courage to never take a backwards step regardless of the situation. They can be volatile and difficult to train, but the secret of the breed lies within the understanding that comes with that unbreakable alliance. The Japanese Akita is no ordinary breed of dog as many have found... It is said that we are rarely graced by that unique spirit that somehow finds us. If we are lucky enough to come across it, the overwhelming presence never fades. Only once in a generation does it pass through and when it finally leaves, only the heartache remains behind. This book is about the irreplaceable friendship that existed between Zeus and I. From the small adorable puppy to the dominant full grown male, never before had such an amazing animal captured my heart so completely. As all owners understand only too well, there will come that sad day where we must bid a tearful farewell to our beloved. My heart has remained broken since the day he left, but what if that is not the end? Sometimes death does not mean goodbye... Originally this book was only for my children, so that in years to come they would understand why we have a huge canvas hanging on the living room wall of Zeus. But after some careful consideration, this book was written to be so much more. Every single penny made shall be donated to the Japanese Akita Welfare Trust (UK). A non-profit organisation that works to help as many Japanese Akita's as possible, providing help and assistance, as well as housing for those that do not have a home of their own. In the memory of our Zeus, we aim to help as many other of his kind as possible. GS Bains. The foreword for this book was kindly written by Donna Haley (JAWT)

Download or read book Furry Spirits written by Glynis Amy Allen and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A born psychic, the author has communicated with the spirit world all her life and has a close personal link with the animal world. She tells fascinating and evidential stories of animal survival after death, gives compassionate guidance on dealing with the grief of their loss, and describes the amazing psychic abilities of many different animals.

Download or read book The Invisible Choir written by Tessa Lynne and published by Lifepath Press. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Spiritual Journey - A Love Story - A Search for Truth An extraordinary spiritual encounter has left psychotherapist Tessa Lynne in a quandary. Her intuition tells her to believe--her logical mind wants proof. A series of surreal events unfolds, forcing her to question her judgment and to examine her beliefs. Each time she thinks she knows the truth of her experience, she is tested again. Tessa is told of our life purpose, about life after death, and of a long-lost destiny, named Michael. Then she learns that he is dying. She reaches out to him spiritually and he sees her in a dream. They have visions of past lives, are surrounded by The Light. Is it possible that Michael might survive? Could their destinies be restored? Who holds that power? Events predicted to Tessa in 1995 have since come to pass. What she was told then resonates more strongly now, more than twenty years later. Discover why she was approached, learn more about the Invisible Choir, and use her story to reflect on the course of your own life journey.

Download or read book The Other End of the Leash written by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Download or read book Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times written by Allen Klein and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With all of the confusion, fear, and vitriol being bandied about today there has never been a more important time for wisdom and truth.” —G. Brian Benson, award-winning author of Habits for Success If you like Brave Enough, Eat, Pray, Love, or Brené Brown, you’ll love Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times. Better for Your Spirit: Rarely before in history has the United States—and the world at large—been so divided. With each new tweet, falsehood, or upsetting news headline, the things we once took for granted and believed in have become upended and, in the process, have crushed our spirit. The inspired ideas and power thoughts in Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times will provide you with hope, a renewed spirit, and a new perspective for viewing our worrisome times. Breathe Deeply Again: Author Allen Klein, the world’s only “jollytologist,” knows how the right thought at the right time can change your day for the better. In Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times, he offers a lifetime of positive change. Go back to living one day at a time with this inspirational guide. Meaningful Mantras for Meditation:Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times will provide you with succinct ideas to help you rise above present-day frustrations, hurts, and worries. Meditate on these positive thoughts to improve all aspects of your life in these difficult times. Some of the categories covered include: · Change · Choices · Fear · Hope · Love · Positivity · Never giving up · Staying strong “A read that will help you to feel more balanced and can act as a bit of a lifeline no matter what is happening around you.” —The Nerdy Girl Express

Download or read book Wrath written by John Gwynne and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth in the Faithful and the Fallen series from John Gwynne, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and David Gemmell. Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld. Then Asroth and his demon-horde will finally break into the Banished Lands and become flesh. Meanwhile Corban has been taken prisoner by the Jotun, warrior giants who ride their enormous bears into battle. His warband scattered, Corban must make new allies if he hopes to survive. But can he bond with competing factions of warlike giants? Somehow he must, if he's to counter the threat Nathair represents. His life hangs in the balance -- and with it, the fate of the Banished Lands.

Download or read book Meower Rangers written by Max Bisantz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time to recruit a team of kittens with cattitude! The Meower Rangers are ready for action, one furball at a time. When Akita Repulsa threatens the small town of Angel Grove, the Meower Rangers and Fish Zordon are fast on the scene. Action, adventure, and memes collide in the punniest story this side of the galaxy.

Download or read book James Herriot s Dog Stories written by James Herriot and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1986 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete collection of 50 dog stories by James Herriot.

Download or read book Geistwolf written by Hank T. Cannon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Werewolves are not born. Werewolves are not cursed. Werewolves, and other shapeshifters, are built for a purpose: war. Seeded within the human population as the ultimate tool for survival. The Sidhe choose humans with the appropriate ancestry to be brought across the boundaries of Dream to join their society. Others do not lead such charmed lives. Doomed because they are deemed to not add anything to the Sidhe's future, they are drafted to defend the present; pressed into service as the tractable cousins to werewolves: werehounds. Spencer Westinghouse was one of those poor souls pressed into hasty service to find a monster before she could kill again. But his transition was botched and he was left unable to shapeshift, but unable die, his faery animus stillborn, but alive, a poltergeist that keeps him safe but sets him further apart from the only people he can retreat to. So he runs to those who maimed him in the first place: the Sidhe.